Please answer the question. It is from work book of class 10.
ii. Can you explain the difference between?
(1) a) I just can't imagine how you got into such a mess.
b) You 're imagining things nothing will happen.
(2) a) The coffee tastes bitter
b) Mother is tasting coffee to check if it is too bitter.
(3) a) My teacher admires my art work
b) She is admiring the latest painting I have made.
(4) a) The doctor is feeling the patient's pulse.
b) The patient is feeling better.
Dear Student,
Following are the explanations to your queries:
1.a. It is a non-continuous action. It means, I cannot guess how you got into such a situation.
1.b. You are just afraid and nothing is going to happen.
2.a. The coffee always has a bitter taste.
2.b. It is a continuous action. Mother is testing by drinking coffee if it is too bitter or not.
3.a. Teacher has a good opinion about my art work.
3.b. Currently, she is praising my latest painting.
4.a. It is a continuous action. At present, the doctor is the pulse of the patient.
4.b. The patient believes that his physical health is better now.
Hope this information clears your doubts about this topic.
Following are the explanations to your queries:
1.a. It is a non-continuous action. It means, I cannot guess how you got into such a situation.
1.b. You are just afraid and nothing is going to happen.
2.a. The coffee always has a bitter taste.
2.b. It is a continuous action. Mother is testing by drinking coffee if it is too bitter or not.
3.a. Teacher has a good opinion about my art work.
3.b. Currently, she is praising my latest painting.
4.a. It is a continuous action. At present, the doctor is the pulse of the patient.
4.b. The patient believes that his physical health is better now.
Hope this information clears your doubts about this topic.